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Command
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
ATEXPORT_CABLE_LEGEND |
Export cable and wire legend to Excel |
Prerequisites
- A FireCAD project must be open
Overview
Exports the cable and wire legend to Excel: one row per cable used on the project's circuits, with its label, part number, manufacturer, application, resistance, wire gauge, description and total length. The lengths come from the drawn wirepaths, so draw the circuits' wirepaths first.
Steps
- Type
ATEXPORT_CABLE_LEGENDin the AutoCAD command line - In the Save As window, pick the folder and file name and click Save. The workbook opens in Excel
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